Criminology Major
Program Declaration and Continuation
Students with a minimum 2.25 cumulative grade point average (CGPA)* apply for program declaration to the School of Criminology after completing the following requirements with minimum C- grades:
31 lower division units including
All of:
Topics will include: examination of different terms and concepts commonly used in criminology, such as crime, delinquency, deviance, criminal, victim, rehabilitation and treatment. Criminology as a body of knowledge and as a profession. Position and subject matter of criminology. Relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines. Specificity of criminology. Relationship between theory and practice. History and evolution of criminological thought. Elements of continuity and discontinuity between classical and modern theories of criminality. Levels of explanations in criminology. Practical applications of criminology. The foundations of a modern criminal policy. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Valerie Spicer |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Charmaine Perkins |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 5:30β8:20 p.m.
|
Vancouver |
Introductory analysis of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system. Examination of the patterns of crime and victimization; police operations, discretion and decision making; the criminal courts, including sentencing; the corrections system, including correctional institutions and community-based models; the youth justice system. Patterns of contact and conflict between various social groups and the criminal justice system. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Danielle Murdoch |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
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D901 | TBD |
A general introduction to the fundamental and competing principles of jurisprudence and to the basic legal institutions of Canada. Prepares students for those law and law related courses offered within the School of Criminology and will consider the history of Canadian law, the development of the Canadian constitution, the system of Canadian courts and the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In addition, the course will consider the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, principles of statutory interpretation and will also introduce the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law. Also examines the process of law reform in Canada. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Tamara O'Doherty |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to criminological research that is intended to develop the student's research and analytical skills. Specifically, the course will focus on the theory of inquiry, the logic, and structure of criminological inquiry, research design, data gathering, analysis and reporting. Prerequisite: Any 100 division CRIM course is recommended. Students with credit for CRIM 120 may not take CRIM 220 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education |
And 19 units minimum to complete all group B courses (under Lower Division Requirements)
To continue in the major, students must maintain a 2.25 CGPA. Students whose CGPA falls below 2.25 cannot enrol in any upper division CRIM courses.
*transfer students who meet the Criminology program declaration requirements upon admission to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV may use their admission CGPA for declaration purposes
Program Requirements
A minimum of 120 units, including a minimum of 45 upper division units, as specified below.
Lower Division Requirements
60 units under group A, group B and general electives.
- eight courses from group A with minimum C- grades
- six courses from group B with minimum C- grades
- an additional six courses of general electives
Group A Lower Division Requirements
All of
Topics will include: examination of different terms and concepts commonly used in criminology, such as crime, delinquency, deviance, criminal, victim, rehabilitation and treatment. Criminology as a body of knowledge and as a profession. Position and subject matter of criminology. Relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines. Specificity of criminology. Relationship between theory and practice. History and evolution of criminological thought. Elements of continuity and discontinuity between classical and modern theories of criminality. Levels of explanations in criminology. Practical applications of criminology. The foundations of a modern criminal policy. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Valerie Spicer |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Charmaine Perkins |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 5:30β8:20 p.m.
|
Vancouver |
An introduction to, and critical examination of, biogenetic, psychiatric, and psychological explanations of criminal and deviant behavior. Special attention will be given to the hypothesized links between criminality and genetics, physiology, the endocrine system, mental disorders, personality, moral development, and other forms of social learning. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and 102 are recommended. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Jodie WARREN |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
A survey of some major sociological perspectives on crime and deviance that will include both mainstream and critical theories. These will include: anomie, neutralization, control, group conflict, sub-cultural, ecological, functionalist and critical theories. Critical analysis of the assumptions upon which each theory is based. Examination of the similarities and differences between/among the various explanations. Prerequisite: SA 150 is recommended. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Sarah Yercich |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D901 | TBD |
Introductory analysis of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system. Examination of the patterns of crime and victimization; police operations, discretion and decision making; the criminal courts, including sentencing; the corrections system, including correctional institutions and community-based models; the youth justice system. Patterns of contact and conflict between various social groups and the criminal justice system. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Danielle Murdoch |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D901 | TBD |
A general introduction to the fundamental and competing principles of jurisprudence and to the basic legal institutions of Canada. Prepares students for those law and law related courses offered within the School of Criminology and will consider the history of Canadian law, the development of the Canadian constitution, the system of Canadian courts and the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In addition, the course will consider the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, principles of statutory interpretation and will also introduce the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law. Also examines the process of law reform in Canada. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Tamara O'Doherty |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to criminological research that is intended to develop the student's research and analytical skills. Specifically, the course will focus on the theory of inquiry, the logic, and structure of criminological inquiry, research design, data gathering, analysis and reporting. Prerequisite: Any 100 division CRIM course is recommended. Students with credit for CRIM 120 may not take CRIM 220 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education |
Nature, purpose, scope, sources and basic principles of the criminal law. Study of certain fundamental legal concepts such as mens rea, negligence and strict liability. Analysis of the concept of criminal responsibility in Canada. Critical examination of the legislative policies expressed in the Criminal Code. Study of the basic elements of a criminal offence. Examination of the legal principles relating to certain specific crimes and to certain major defences. Impact of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the criminal law. Prerequisite: CRIM 135.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Tamara O'Doherty |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one 200 level CRIM course
Group B Lower Division Requirements
Six courses, including
The study of basic concerns of sociology, such as social order, social change, social conflict and social inequality. Breadth-Social Sciences. Equivalent Courses: PSA.101. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Suzanna Crage |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
A comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government for both political science majors and students specializing in other disciplines. The course will explore the major concepts, methods, approaches and issues in political science, as well as the primary components of government structure and the political process. POL 101W is the Writing certified version of POL 100 and students cannot receive credit for both courses. Breadth-Social Sciences.
A comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government for both political science majors and students specializing in other disciplines. Explores the major concepts, methods, approaches and issues in political science, as well as the primary components of government structure and the political process. This course is identical to POL 100 and students may not take both courses for credit. Writing/Breadth-Social Sci.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Brian Thomas |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
The development of laws and their application to the citizen and social groups. Special consideration will be given to civil liberties. Breadth-Social Sciences.
and
Descriptive and inferential statistics aimed at students in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive statistics. Measures of association. Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. Students in Sociology and Anthropology are expected to take SA 255 before this course. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: a research methods course such as SA 255, CRIM 220, POL 213 or equivalent is recommended prior to taking STAT 203. Students with credit for any of STAT 101, 201, 270, ARCH 376 or BUEC 232 may not subsequently receive credit for this course. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m. May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby Burnaby |
||
OP01 | TBD |
or one of
Covers basic descriptive and inferential techniques most appropriately applied to the various forms of data from psychological research. Should be completed by majors and honours before the end of term 4. Prerequisite: PSYC 201W and BC high school Math 12 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or BC high school Math 11 with a minimum grade of B- (2.67) or any level MATH or STAT course with a C- (1.67) or better. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Donna Tafreshi |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Chance phenomena and data analysis are studied through simulation and examination of real world contexts including sports, investment, lotteries and environmental issues. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Students with credit for STAT 101, 201, 203, 270 BUEC 232, PSYC 210 or POL 201 will not receive additional credit for this course. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
The collection, description, analysis and summary of data, including the concepts of frequency distribution, parameter estimation and hypothesis testing. To receive credit for both STAT 100 and STAT 101, STAT 100 must be taken first. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Students with credit for any of ARCH 376, BUEC 232, STAT 201, 203 or 270 may not subsequently receive credit for STAT 101-3. Quantitative.
Section | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education |
An introduction to business statistics with a heavy emphasis on applications and the use of EXCEL. Students will be required to use statistical applications to solve business problems. Prerequisite: MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157; 15 units. MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157 may be taken concurrently with BUEC 232. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
||
OP01 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP02 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 12:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP03 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP04 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
OP05 |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
and
any 100 or 200 division PHIL course
and both of
Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning and motivation are considered. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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George Alder |
May 8 β Jun 19, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered. Recommended: PSYC 100 is recommended but not required. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Angel Chen |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Sat, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Vancouver |
General Electives Lower Division Requirements
Students complete the balance of the first 60 units by choosing other 100-200 division courses. Breadth requirements must be completed for graduation and general electives should be considered for that purpose.
Upper Division Course Access and Requirements
Students with a minimum 2.25 CGPA are eligible to enrol in upper division Criminology courses upon successful completion of 60 units and Criminology program declaration.
Students complete a minimum of 45 upper division units including a minimum of 36 in Criminology* with minimum C- grades in each course, including:
A detailed examination of current theories and perspectives in criminology. The content of the course will change with developments in the area. Students can expect to study biological, psychological and sociological theories and perspectives, as well as those from other relevant disciplines and fields of inquiry (e.g. geography, political science and cultural studies). Prerequisite: CRIM 101. Students with credit for CRIM 300 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education |
A detailed examination of the quantitative research methods and techniques most frequently used in criminological research. Advantages and shortcomings of each method and the appropriateness of each technique for criminological research. Problems of pure and applied research. Specific issues of interdisciplinary research. Critical evaluation of the quantitative methods used in certain major criminological studies. Prerequisite: CRIM 101; one of CRIM 120 or 220. CRIM 320 may be taken concurrently with CRIM 321. Quantitative.
Section | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education |
A detailed examination and application of qualitative research methods and techniques most frequently used in criminological research. Advantages and disadvantages of each method and the appropriateness of each technique for criminological research. Ethics of criminological research. Specific issues of interdisciplinary research. Critical evaluation of qualitative methods used in certain major criminological studies. Prerequisite: CRIM 101; one of CRIM 120 or 220. This course may be taken concurrently with CRIM 320.
Section | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education |
Critical examination of selected topics in criminal procedure and evidence, including jurisdiction, police powers of search and seizure, the right to counsel and pre-trial and trial procedures. Brief survey of the system of rules and standards by means of which the admissibility of evidence is determined. Close examination of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its impact on criminal procedure and evidence. Prerequisite: CRIM 101 and 230.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Graeme Bowbrick |
May 8 β Aug 4, 2017: Sun, 12:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
An additional 9 required upper division units may be chosen from criminology or other disciplines.
*Declared Criminology students may not take CRIM 301 for credit.
Graduation Requirements
Students must obtain a minimum grade of C- in all required courses. For graduation, students must obtain a minimum 2.25 CGPA, 2.25 UDGPA, 2.25 Criminology program CGPA, and 2.25 Criminology program UDGPA.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements
For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
- at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
- at least 65 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
- satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
- an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0, and a program (major, joint major, extended minor, minor) CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject | |
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.